Frecuencia (en. Frequency)

/frekwenθja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Number of times a phenomenon repeats or an event occurs within a specific time interval.
The frequency of tides varies with the moon.
La frecuencia de las mareas varía según la luna.
In physics, it is the number of oscillations or cycles that occur in a unit of time.
The frequency of the sound wave determines its tone.
La frecuencia de la onda sonora determina su tono.
In the field of statistics, it refers to how many times a value appears within a dataset.
The frequency of occurrence of each number in the draw was analyzed.
La frecuencia de aparición de cada número en el sorteo fue analizada.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'frequentia', which means 'abundance' or 'repetition'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heart rate
Number of heartbeats per minute.
frecuencia cardíaca
frequently
Regularly or habitually.
de forma frecuente
frequency of use
Regularity with which something is used.
frecuencia de uso

Related Words

frequent
That occurs regularly.
frecuente
repeat
To do something again or multiple times.
repetir
cyclical
That occurs in cycles or repetitions.
cíclico

Slang Meanings

Regularly, often.
I go out dancing frequently on weekends.
Salgo a bailar con frecuencia los fines de semana.
Always, habitually.
That store often has good discounts.
Esa tienda tiene buenos descuentos con frecuencia.